Deer blamed for deadly motorcycle crash in Kansas City

Paramedics transport 2 children to hospital

The wreck happened on Interstate 435 near 152 Highway at 7 p.m. Friday.

Witnesses said deer ran across the highway and as drivers hit their brakes, the motorcycle ran into the back of a vehicle.

Officers said the man driving the motorcycle died and a child passenger was injured. Police identified the motorcyclist as Anthony B. Dunster, 41. Authorities said the passenger was Dunster's son. The boy was reported to be in stable condition Saturday at a hospital.

Paramedics also treated a child in another vehicle for minor injuries.